Honor Magic V3 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $1399 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 2,388,314); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Honor Magic V3
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 7192
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1399
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Honor Magic V3 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (71/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9200 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $999 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Honor Magic V3 by 24.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Samsung Galaxy S26+ was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (70/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (71/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V3 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.